Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Finance Manager to support a NZ owned business supporting cost centres in Ashburton, Oamaru, and Timaru
About the company
This leading New Zealand home improvement store is known for its high end quality products and the investment in the local community. With a culture of fostering long term relationships the business offers a positive working culture that values employees and promotes personal growth. We are now seeking an ambitious Finance Manager to support the owner and lead and mentor a team.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the owner, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of these stores. You will be responsible for managing the accounting function including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the group. This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to lead and mentor a small transactional team.
What you will be doing :-
- Producing year-end financial information and managing budgeting and forecasting process.
- Preparation of monthly financial reports for management and board.
- Overseeing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
- Managing and mentoring a small transactional team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Embracing new technology and processes, streamlining operations, and mentoring the team through these changes.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CA or CPA qualified.
- Proven experience in a hands-on Finance Manager role – at least 5 years.
- Strong technical accounting skills.
- Proven experience explaining financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience managing a small team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinker with an eye for both the details and “the big picture”
- Ability to build strong relationships with a range of different stakeholders.
On offer is a great competitive salary, an opportunity to work in a varied role with the opportunity to be a part of a trusted kiwi brand with a strong community focus. It is expected for the successful applicant to be living locally or open to relocating to the beautiful Canterbury region.
We recognise that neurodiversity is critical to a healthy, successful workplace. Our role is to uncover and advocate strengths via a psychologically safe recruitment experience. So, if a typical recruitment process doesn’t bring out your best, let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.
Next steps
Apply here with a CV in MS Word. You’ll need to hold NZ citizenship, residency, or have already secured a valid visa. Want to discuss your suitability further? Find me via our website.
We understand some job seekers choose not to apply if a role isn’t a 100% match. We’d encourage you to apply anyway or send us your details. If this isn’t right something else might be.
A bit about Rachel, who's recruiting this role
People that work with Rachel enjoy the extra time she invests in coaching and guiding them towards achieving their career goals. If you are wondering where to next for your career, or you’re not sure if this role is quite right for you, please get in touch. I look forward to working with you.
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